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Gastritis describes a group of conditions with one thing in common: inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers.

Injury, regular use of certain pain relievers and drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis.

Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis), or it can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer.

For most people, however, gastritis isn’t serious and improves quickly with treatment.

What Causes Gastritis?

Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. It may also be caused by any of the following:

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): A bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the stomach; without treatment, the infection can lead to ulcers, and in some people, stomach cancer.

Bile reflux: A backflow of bile into the stomach from the bile tract (that connects to the liver and gallbladder)

Infections caused by bacteria and viruses

If gastritis is left untreated, it can lead to a severe loss of blood and may increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.

What Are the Symptoms of Gastritis?

Symptoms of gastritis vary among individuals, and in many people there are no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms include:

Nausea or recurrent upset stomach

Abdominal bloating

Abdominal pain

Vomiting

Indigestion

Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night

Hiccups

Loss of appetite

Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material

Black, tarry stools

Natural Remedies for Gastritis

There are many conventional therapies for gastritis, but most of the drugs cause harmful side effects that are not that comfortable to sufferers diagnosed with this ailment.

However, you can use some great natural remedies and relieve your gastritis problems without the risk of potential side effects.

Aloe Vera Juice

Mix 4 ounces of organic aloe vera juice with 12 ounces of water.

Rice water

Cook 2 handfuls of rice in a liter of water.

Strain the water and let it cool.

Drink your rice water to reduce heartburn and treat gastritis

Carrot and celery juice

Blend 2 carrot, a few celery stalks and some water.

Blend until smooth.

Your veggie juice will soothe your gastritis and relieve heartburn.

Ginger and pear

Blend both ingredients and enjoy your drink.

Its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties work well against dangerous bacteria in the stomach.

Apple and chamomile

Peel and slice an apple.

Add it to a pan, pour in some water and throw in fresh chamomile flowers.

Boil the mixture and let it cool at room temperature.

Drink the liquid every day.

Parsley water

Blend a liter of water and some parsley.

Drink your parsley water every day, and you can keep it in the fridge.

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